Splashes of Watercolor

Cupcake Kinda Day - Color Throwdown #534

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Good Wednesday morning, everyone!  Today’s Color Throwdown challenge is brought to us by the oh-so-talented Amy Rohl.  Here are the generic colors:  Light Blue, Brown, and Orange.

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I needed a masculine birthday card and the darling bear from the All Inside stamp set from the Essentials by Ellen stamp line is always a perfect choice for that.

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I airbrushed a background and colored my bear with my Copic markers, then used a paper towel and some Colorless Blending Solution to make the bear “fluffy”!

This qualifies my card for the Addicted to CAS Challenge #154 – Fluffy:

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Now it’s your turn to play along with the Color Throwdown challenge!  Please check out all the details at the CTD blog.  We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Here are links to the DT members for some awesome inspiration:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Jodi Collins

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Kelly Schirmer - March 2019 Guest Designer

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Thank you so much for dropping by today!

SUPPLIES:

(Affiliated links used when possible at no cost to you) 

 

Essentials by Ellen All Inside stamp set Shop here: EH	Essentials by Ellen Bear Ware stamp set Shop here: EH	Essentials by Ellen Warm Fuzzies stamp set Shop here: EH	Essentials by Ellen All Inside dies Shop here: EH
Essentials by Ellen Bear Ware dies Shop here: EH	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop here: SSS	Memento Tuxedo Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS
Copic Colorless Blender Solution Shop here: EH | SSS	Copic Sketch markers Shop here: SSS	X-Press It Blending Card Shop here: EH | SSS	PTI white cardstock Shop here: SHOP
Nuvo Jewel Drops - Sea Breeze Shop here: SSS | SB	Big Shot die cutting machine Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP	MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Scor-Buddy Mini Shop here: EH | SSS

Keeping Christmas - version 2019

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Welcome to the first edition of Keeping Christmas – version 2019!

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This month I want to show you some ornaments I made for some of my special peeps, using pre-cut wood rounds from Hobby Lobby.

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I screwed 13/16” screw eye hooks into each round to start.  Then I painted each front with white gesso.  When that was dry, I stamped images and sentiments from several different stamp sets (listed in the supplies section below)  using a black ink that was suitable for use with Copic markers.  That’s what I used to color in each image.  When everything was dry, I added Star Dust Stickles to some part of each of the ornaments.

I also later added a loop of red yarn to each of the eye hooks.

I can’t wait for you to see what each of our design team members have created for your inspiration.

Kelly Lunceford

Anita Madden

Broni Holcombe - that's me!

Claire Broadwater

Julee Tilman

Kim Heggins

Lori Tecler

Nance Salkeld

Nancy Guse

 Nina Forsyth

Rachel Bergfeld

Vicki Finger

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If you start creating your Christmas cards, ornaments, and packaging now, there won’t be such a crunch at Christmas time!  Have fun, and thanks so much for stopping by!

SUPPLIES:

(Affiliated links used when possible at no cost to you) 

 

Hero Arts Winter Time Fun stamp set Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Flora & Fauna Winter Woodland Shop here: EH | SSS	Essentials by Ellen Tis the Season stamp set Shop here: EH	Distress ink pad Black Soot Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Memento Tuxedo Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Distress ink pad Ground Espresso Shop here: EH | SSS	Distress ink pad Lucky Clover Shop here: EH | SSS	Distress ink pad Barn Door Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Copic Sketch markers Shop here: SSS	TCW white gesso Shop here: SSS	Ranger Stickles - Star Dust Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	TE Mustard Seed ink Shop here: SHOP
TE Ranger Artist Brush Set Shop here: SHOP

Narwhal Brrrthday - Color Throwdown #526

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Happy Wednesday to you all!  It’s time for a brand new Color Throwdown challenge.  This week our hostess is Lisa and she’s chosen a great winter color combo for us to play with: Aqua, Blue, and White.

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I needed a birthday card for my nephew and he loves narwhals, so…..

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I used the Arctic Pals stamp set from the Essentials by Ellen line, and the PTI Waves Die Cover plate for my background.  I added some Glossy Accents for some shine, but then decided I needed more sparkle so I added some Star Dust Stickles too.

We would love for you to join us!  Check out all the details at the CTD blog and be sure to visit with each of the DT members for some great inspiration.

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Jodi Collins

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Vicki Finger - January 2019 Guest Designer

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Thanks so much for dropping by!

SUPPLIES:

(Affiliated links used when possible at no cost to you) 

 

EH Arctic Pals stamp set Shop here: EH	PTI Waves Die Cover Plate Shop here: SHOP	Memento Tuxedo Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS
Copic Sketch markers Shop here: SSS	PTI white cardstock Shop here: SHOP	SU cardstock Shop here: SHOP	Ranger Glossy Accents Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Ranger Stickles - Star Dust Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Big Shot die cutting machine Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP	MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Scor-Buddy Mini Shop here: EH | SSS

Well, Hello Darlin' - Color Throwdown #524

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Happy New Year to you all!  The Color Throwdown challenges are back for the new year!  Today, Amy Rohl is our hostess, and here is her great color combo:  Yellow, Green, Black, and White.

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Don’t you love it when you can use two completely unrelated stamp sets together for a fun card?  That’s what I did here.

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I used the MFT and Essentials by Ellen Good Friends stamp and die set, along with a sentiment from the WPlus9 Southern Sentiments set.  Everything is water colored and I added some Nuvo drops for some more dimension.

We hope you’ll join us this week for the challenge.  Please be sure to check out the wonderful creations of the design team here:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Jodi Collins

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Vicki Finger - January 2019 Guest Designer

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Thank you so much for dropping by!  I hope you have your best new year ever!!

SUPPLIES:

(Affiliated links used when possible at no cost to you) 

 

MFT & Essentials by Ellen Good Friends stamp & die set Shop here: EH	WPlus 9 Southern Sentiments Shop here: SSS	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop here: SSS	Distress ink pad Hickory Smoke Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Distress ink pad Mowed Lawn Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Distress ink pad Squeezed Lemonade Shop here: EH | SSS	Distress ink pad Twisted Citron Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS
Distress Watercolor Cardstock Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Ranger Artist Brush Set Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Ranger Distress Sprayer Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Nuvo Crystal Drops - Apple Green Gloss Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Nuvo Jewel Drops - Limoncello Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Ranger Enamel Accents, Black & White Shop here: EH | SSS	Ranger Stickles - Star Dust Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Big Shot die cutting machine Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP	MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop here: EH | SSS

Beach, Please - Color Throwdown #508

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Hey, y’all!  It’s time for a brand new Color Throwdown challenge and our oh-so-talented hostess Lynn has a truly great color combo for us this week:  Purple, Green, Yellow, and Red.

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I used the awesome Essentials by Ellen Leading Ladies – Beach Lady for my card.  I LOVE her!! 

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I used Copic refills for my ocean background, specifically BV31, BV04, and BV000, and BG0000 for the sky.  I stamped the lady, her towel and the crab using my Misti in Memento tuxedo black ink and die cut them.  Then I colored them with my Copic markers and popped them up on foam mounting tape.

I’m entering this into the Ellen Hutson August Essentials challenge to use alcohol inks.

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We would love for you to play along in the Color Throwdown challenge with us!  The details are at the CTD blog.  And please visit with each of the CTD ladies to see their awesome creations!

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Jodi Collins

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

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Thank you so much for dropping by today!

SUPPLIES:

(Affiliated links used when possible at no cost to you) 

 

EH Leading Ladies - Beach Lady Shop here: EH	EH Leading Ladies - Beach Lady dies Shop here: EH	SSS Stitched Rectangles dies Shop here: SSS	Memento Tuxedo Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Copic refills Shop here: EH	Copic Sketch markers Shop here: SSS	X-Press It Blending Card Shop here: EH | SSS	Ranger Yupo paper Shop here: EH | SSS
Big Shot die cutting machine Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP	MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop here: EH | SSS

Fin-tastic - Color Throwdown #507

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Hey, y’all!  It’s time for a new Color Throwdown challenge!  Today our hostess is the oh-so-talented Lynn and here are the fun colors she’s chosen:  Lime Green, Green, Eggplant, Aqua.  I love this combo!

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I haven’t played with my Color Bursts for a while and I thought these colors would be great for a deep ocean background!

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I used the  Turquoise, Ultramarine Blue, Lime Green, Orchid, and Violet Color Bursts for all of the water coloring, including the cute whale from the Essentials by Ellen S’Whale stamp set.

Now it’s your turn to play along.  Check out all the details at the CTD blog. And please visit with the design team members here:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Jodi Collins

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

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Thanks so much for dropping by today!

EH S'Whale stamp set Shop here: EH	Essentials by Ellen S'Whale dies Shop here: EH	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop here: SSS	Color Bursts - Brights Shop here: SB
Color Bursts - Caribbean Brights Shop here: SB	Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS	Versafine Smokey Gray ink Shop here: EH | SSS	Distress Watercolor Cardstock Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Ranger Artist Brush Set Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	PTI white cardstock Shop here: SHOP	Ranger Distress Sprayer Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Ranger Enamel Accents, Black & White Shop here: EH | SSS
Big Shot die cutting machine Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP	MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini (EH) Shop here: EH

Pineapple of My Eye - Color Throwdown #506

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The latest Color Throwdown challenge is hosted by the fabulous Lisa and the colors she’s chosen are Aqua, Peach, Light Gray, and White.

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No, I didn’t use a peach…I used a pineapple…from the Stay Golden stamp set from Essentials by Ellen!

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I water colored my background and pineapple using Distress and Oxide inks and highlighted the pineapple with Prismacolor pencils.

We would love for you to play along with us this week! check out the details at the CTD blog and visit with the designers to see their incredible creations.

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Jodi Collins

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Joy Taylor - August Guest Designer

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Thanks so much for stopping by!

SUPPLIES:

(Affiliated links used when possible at no cost to you) 

 

Essentials by Ellen Stay Golden stamp set Shop here: EH	Essentials by Ellen Stay Golden dies Shop here: EH	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop here: SSS	Distress ink pad Dried Marigold Shop here: EH | SSS
Distress oxide inks, Bundle 1 Shop here: SSS | SB	Distress oxide inks, Bundle 2 Shop here: SSS | AZ | SB	Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS	Versafine Smokey Gray ink Shop here: EH | SSS
Prismacolor Colored Pencils - Set of 36 Shop here: EH | SSS	PTI white cardstock Shop here: SHOP	Ranger Distress Sprayer Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Ranger mini blending tools Shop here: SSS | SB
Big Shot die cutting machine Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP	MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop here: EH | SSS

Mondo Hydrangea - Color Throwdown #502

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Hey, you guys!

It’s time for another fabulous Color Throwdown challenge!  This week’s our fearless leader Barbara has a wonderful palette for us to play with: Cobalt Blue, Aqua, Gray,  and White.

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So beautiful!

I chose to make an alcohol ink sheet using Cloudy Blue, Sailboat Blue, and blending solution, then stamped the Essentials by Ellen Mondo Hydrangea in Versafine onyx black ink.

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Then I created my card by cutting out the hydrangeas and popping them up over a piece of Heidi Swap Favorite Things 6x6 paper that was first stamped with the stem in Versafine smokey gray.  The sentiment was stamped in onyx black as well and I added a leaf that had been stamped in the gray.

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Now it’s your turn again to make a papercrafted creation using these colors and posting it on the CTD blog.  We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Please be sure to check out all the wonderful inspiration from the design team:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Jodi Collins

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Kathy Schweinfurth - July Guest Designer 

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Thanks so much for dropping by.

SUPPLIES:

 

Essentials by Ellen Mondo Hydrangea Shop here: EH	Adirondack alcohol ink - cloudy blue Shop here: EH	Ranger Alcohol Blending Solution Shop here: EH | AZ | SB	Ranger alcohol ink - Sail Boat blue Shop here: EH
Versafine Onyx Black ink (EH) Shop here: EH	Versafine Smokey Gray ink Shop here: EH | SSS	Heidi Swapp Favorite Things 6x6 paper pad Shop here: AZ	PTI white cardstock Shop here: SHOP
Ranger Yupo white cardstock Shop here: EH	Foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP	MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini (EH) Shop here: EH

Inner Mermaid New Release from Ellen Hutson

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Today is the day for the NEW RELEASE of Essentials by Ellen from Ellen Hutson LLC! 

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I’m so excited to show you my card using the Inner Mermaid stamp set and matching dies!

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I used a watercolor smooshed background.  My mermaid’s tale was heat embossed using a matte teal embossing powder, water colored, and die cut. The starfish were stamped in Versafine Smokey Gray, water colored, and die cut; and the sentiment was stamped in Versafine Onyx black ink.  I sprinkled some sparkly embossing powder on the background and heat embossed it from behind.

Here are a couple of close-ups:

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Please be sure to head on over to the NEW RELEASE of Essentials by Ellen to see all the fabulous new designs!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Essentials by Ellen Inner Mermaid stamp set Shop here: EH	Essentials by Ellen Inner Mermaid dies Shop here: EH	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop here: SSS	Distress ink pad Abandoned Coral Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Distress ink pad Mermaid Lagoon Shop here: EH | SSS	Distress ink pad Mowed Lawn Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Distress ink pad Peacock Feathers Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Distress ink pad Twisted Citron Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Versafine Onyx Black ink (EH) Shop here: EH	Versafine Smokey Gray ink Shop here: EH | SSS	Versamark ink Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Distress Watercolor Cardstock Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Ranger Artist Brush Set Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	SU cardstock Shop here: SHOP	Ranger Distress Sprayer Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Ranger Heat-It tool Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Big Shot die cutting machine Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP	MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini (EH) Shop here: EH

Keeping Christmas - June 2018 - Getting the Tree

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Happy 25th of the month!  That means it’s time for another Keeping Christmas blog hop to help inspire you to get some Christmas cards done before the rush is upon us.  I know it’s only June, but if you blink, it will be Christmas Eve and too late to make any cards!

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This month I did a little bit of Copic coloring on my adorable little car carrying the Christmas tree home to be decorated.  It’s from the Essentials by Ellen Tis the Season stamp set. The background is just a piece of a panel that was stamped in Tumbled Glass  with the Simon Says Stamp Circle Doodle background.

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I used a piece of green seam binding as the “road”, and I stamped the sentiment in Versafine onyx black ink.

Please be sure to check out every stop on the blog hop for loads of great Christmas inspiration!

 Kelly Lunceford

Lesley Croghan

Anita Madden

Broni Holcombe - that's me!

Claire Broadwater

Julee Tilman

Kim Heggins

Lori Tecler

Nance Salkeld

 Nina Forsyth

Rachel Bergfeld

Vicki Finger

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Thanks so much for dropping by!

SUPPLIES:

 

Essentials by Ellen Tis the Season stamp set Shop here: EH	SSS Circle Doodle cling stamp Shop here: SSS	SSS Stitched Rectangles dies Shop here: SSS	Distress ink pad Tumbled Glass Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Memento Tuxedo Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS	Bristol Smooth Surface Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Copic Sketch markers Shop here: SSS
PTI white cardstock Shop here: SHOP	Ranger Distress Sprayer Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Big Shot die cutting machine Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP
MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini (EH) Shop here: EH